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Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining

Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons to 609 metric tons.

CNBC - 9h

Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands

The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.

The New York Times - 1d

Matthew Ball explains what happened to the gaming boom and our chances for recovery | The DeanBeat

Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion and author of The Metaverse book, dropped 220 slides in a deck this week that explained what happened in gaming.

VentureBeat - 1d

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom

Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC has reported its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boom

ABC News - 2d

Barcelona's return to Camp Nou 'delayed' until May

Click here to read a 30 second summary of this storyBarcelona's bid to return to Camp Nou before the end of this season has been dealt a fresh blow.A full-scale rebuild of their spiritual home has ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports

In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Wall Street banks had a great quarter, and the boom times are just starting

JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley easily topped estimates for the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 2d

Adam Silver on NBA's 3-point shooting boom: 'We will tweak it, we will correct those issues'

The NBA commissioner gave his most definitive statements yet on the NBA's 3-point-heavy playing style

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump's China tariff threats are helping fuel a manufacturing boom — in Mexico

The migration of manufacturing to Mexico could undermine Trump’s promise to voters that ratcheting up tariffs on China would incentivize companies to bring production back to the U.S and give ...

NBC News - 3d

Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.

The New York Times - 5d

Goldman Sachs to deepen exposure to booming private credit industry

Wall Street bank is building new unit to service and compete with private investment firms

Financial Times - 5d

Big US banks set for $31bn quarterly profit as Wall Street business booms

Trading activity boosted in final quarter of 2024 by Donald Trump’s election win

Financial Times - 5d

China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts

The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

BBC News - 5d

What may happen in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires

The quantum-computing-stock meltdown, surging bond yields and how to decide whether or not a Roth retirement account is best for you.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Booming Market for E-Commerce Returns Spurs an Acquisition by DHL

Huge volumes of returned goods from online purchases are inspiring legacy freight operators to buy specialized delivery companies, increasing their share of the growing business in buyer’s remorse.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Israel's Defense Industry Booms on Foreign Demand and War at Home

Despite arms embargoes over its handling of the war in Gaza, Israel’s top three defense companies are on pace to sell more weapons than ever.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire

Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 8

As Bitcoin Booms, More and More Companies Are Taking a Stake

Businesses that have nothing to do with crypto still see BTC as a hedge against inflation or a way to entice investors.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’

Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.

NBC News - Jan. 8

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models

BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom

UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events market

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Raphinha: Olmo saga may harm Barça transfers

Barcelona forward Raphinha fears the registration fiasco surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor could affect future signings at the Catalan club.

ESPN - Jan. 7

The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here

Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?

Wired - Jan. 7

‘Fairy porn’: is this booming erotica genre an insult to Wales?

Some of these raunchy fantasy novels borrow heavily from Welsh mythology - prompting concerns about misrepresentation. Name: Fairy porn novels.. Age: Centuries old, but recently having a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Booms & Busts: If you needed fantasy football points in Week 18, the NFC South provided

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski provides his final thoughts for Week 18, when the NFC South spread the fantasy football joy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives

Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor. Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?

A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

A Stock Market Boom Could Arrive in 2025, According to History

The S&P 500 has turned negative only twice after an annual return of 20 percent or more.

Inc. - Jan. 3

China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids

Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.

CNBC - Jan. 3

India’s next digital payments boom

Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party stats

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Unity Software stock is rallying. Roaring Kitty posted a meme. They may or may not be connected.

Unity Software stock is rising after a post from Keith Gill that may or may not have anything to do with the company.

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Truck in New Orleans attack may not have belonged to suspect

The truck used in the deadly attack on New Year's revelers early Wednesday in New Orleans may not have belonged to the suspect. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Fresh wiring may finally power up English devolution

New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blocker

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say

Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

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